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Name Origin

Hilarion is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek word 'hilaros,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.'

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Famous People

Saint Hilarion the Great (291-371)

Monk and saint

  • Founder of several monasteries
  • Known for his asceticism and piety

Hilarion Alfeyev (1966-)

Metropolitan bishop

  • Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate
  • Prolific composer and theologian